Cutting-edge research shows SARS-CoV-2 infection disrupts milk composition, but vaccines ensure safety for breastfeeding moms and their babies.
Study: Associations between SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination and Human Milk Composition: A Multi-Omics Approach. Image Credit: TORWAISTUDIO / Shutterstock
In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, a group of researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination induces compositional changes in human milk, including the presence of vaccine components.
Background
Human milk is the gold standard for infant nutrition, offering essential nutrients, immune cells, and immunomodulatory components that protect infants with immature immune…